In a world where financial planning plays a pivotal role in securing the future of our loved ones, questions about gifting often arise. How much can you give to your children and grandchildren without worrying about gift taxes? The answer is straightforward, but the intricacies surrounding it can significantly impact your ability to provide for…
A qualified longevity annuity contract, or QLAC, is a deferred income annuity purchased with money from an eligible retirement account. It is designed to provide income later in life, when the risk of outliving retirement savings may become more significant. Because a QLAC also follows specific IRS requirements, the decision involves more than comparing a…
Learn how to gain more control over your retirement planning with the little-known but powerful in-service withdrawal strategy! Cary Stamp shares insights on how you can utilize this technique to unlock a world of investment possibilities, reduce fees, and even convert traditional retirement funds to tax-free Roth IRA accounts. Watch now and take charge of…
With a new year on the horizon, many of us will be glad to look at 2022 in the rearview mirror. While this year has provided challenges, I think it will also set up some opportunities in the year ahead. I thought this might be a good opportunity to share some updates on the firm…
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor, Cary Stamp, CFP®, combines his passion for fine art with decades of financial knowledge to share key issues involved in donating fine art to charities. There are some details that make all the difference. TRANSCRIPT: One of my passions is the art world and understanding art. And I like to couple…
Tax Credits for College-Aged Kids You may be making a mistake if your kids are college-age and you’re not taking advantage of the American Opportunity Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit. In this video, Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor, Cary Stamp, CFP®, provides an overview of these two significant tax credits available to families with more…
Here’s one financial decision you will not regret: enrolling in a Health Savings Account (HSA) at work to reduce your healthcare costs. Learn about the triple tax-reducing power of the Health Savings Account to lower your healthcare costs, and how it can help pay for health expenses from early career all the way through retirement.…
Here’s Cary’s quick summary of key takeaways from the Inflation Reduction Act signed by the president last week, with emphasis on how it may affect you and your family. Recently, the US Congress, House and Senate and Joe Biden signed off on legislation called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The act has a bunch…
When selling your home, you may be eligible for a substantial capital gains tax exclusion ranging up to $500,000 in excluded gains. Financial analyst Matt Mellusi, MSFP, of Cary Stamp & Co. in Tequesta, FL introduces the basics of the $250,000/$500,000 Home Sale Tax Exclusion. TRANSCRIPT: I’m Matt with Cary Stamp and Company and today…
The Rule of 72 is a simple arithmetical equation approximating how long to double your investment at an annual rate of return. In this video, Cary Stamp, CFP® and financial analyst Austin Kuyrkendall explain the power of investing your assets over the long term at a higher rate of return, using the Rule of 72.…
